Patna: UCO Bank has announced 530 apprentice vacancies for the 2026–27 financial year, offering eligible graduates an opportunity to undergo one year of apprenticeship training. The online application process began on October 14 and will close on October 29, 2026.
Interested candidates can apply through the official recruitment portal, subject to the eligibility conditions specified in the bank’s notification.
Important Dates
- Application start date: October 14, 2026
- Last date to apply online: October 29, 2026
- Last date for fee payment: October 29, 2026
- Admit card: To be released before the examination
- Examination date: To be announced
Application Fee
- General, EWS and OBC male candidates: rupees 800 plus GST
- General, EWS and OBC female candidates: rupees 600 plus GST
- SC/ST candidates: rupees 200 plus GST
Candidates can pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI.
Vacancy Details
UCO Bank has announced a total of 530 apprentice positions across the following categories:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 205 |
| OBC | 147 |
| SC | 106 |
| ST | 49 |
| EWS | 23 |
| Total | 530 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an institution recognised by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
The degree marksheet and provisional or final degree certificate must have been issued on or after April 1, 2022. Candidates must also be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the state or Union Territory for which they apply.
Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated as of October 1, 2026.
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 28 years
Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible categories according to the bank’s rules and the official notification.
Monthly Stipend and Training Duration
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of rupees 16,650 during the one-year apprenticeship.
- UCO Bank contribution: rupees 10,500 per month
- Government contribution through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): rupees 6,150 per month
- Total monthly stipend: rupees 16,650
- Training duration: One year
Apprentices will not be eligible for additional allowances or benefits under the terms specified in the recruitment information.
Examination Pattern
The online written examination will comprise 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Selection Process
The selection process is expected to include the following stages:
- Online written examination
- State-wise and category-wise merit list
- Verification of local-language proficiency
- Document verification
- Medical fitness assessment, as prescribed
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the final selection criteria.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents and details ready before completing the application:
- Aadhaar card
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate
- Bachelor’s degree marksheet and certificate
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Valid mobile number
- Email address
Additional documents may be required depending on the candidate’s category and the instructions in the official notification.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:
- Visit UCO Bank’s official website or the recruitment portal specified in the notification.
- Register as a new candidate using the required personal details.
- Log in using the registration credentials.
- Complete the profile and open the apprentice recruitment section.
- Select the UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27 notification.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review the information and submit the form.
- Download and save the application confirmation for future reference.
Important Note
The application deadline is October 29, 2026.
Candidates should verify the vacancy details, fee structure, eligibility requirements and application link against the official UCO Bank notification before applying.
